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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
4
An appeal extols the value of Boy Scouts in shaping American youth. It urges men to become leaders, noting over 800000 scouts exist and more are needed to counter juvenile delinquency through positive, organized Scouting. It emphasizes hero worship by boys and the nation’s need for capable leaders.
In behalf of this community that is interested in the McGassie cemetery we thank all who contributed or helped. Net proceeds from the supper were 44 dollars 18 cents. The total in the treasury is 90 dollars 99 cents.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson addressed the dedication of the new Illinois River bridge at Pekin on June 2. He praised government leadership in building a vast transportation system and urged public involvement in revising revenue and state government to maintain stability through understanding.
County and other Illinois fairs file applications for statewide educational exhibits. Five units with two big tents will tour the state presenting motion pictures and mounted specimens. Fairs unable to secure exhibits in 1929 get first preference this year. More government departments participate, showing the executive branch’s constructive services.
A collage of sale notices includes a Vernon Michigan ad for a good car, a 3 horsepower gasoline engine in good condition, a purebred Shropshire yearling ram from O F Davis, a roan color purebred Short horn bull from J C Leicht & Son, plus Hall's Used Car Lot in Centralia Illinois advertising trusted cars with guaranteed satisfaction and reduced prices.
An ice cream supper will be held at Islant Chapel Church on Saturday night June 21 for the benefit of the church.
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